Art Episodes

Obinna Elechi, a man of many talents. Hailing from Nigeria, he's an architect, comic book artist, and painter all rolled into one. In his solo episode, he delves into the complexities of parenthood, the societal pressures to adhere to traditional life milestones, and the unique challenges of fatherhood. Obinna candidly shares his experiences of living in the Netherlands, his deep-rooted passion for football, and his personal struggle with identity as a Nigerian living abroad. Furthermore, he of...

Welcome back to another thought-provoking episode with Obinna Elechi, Grace Nkem, and Amir Bey as they engage in a captivating discussion on spirituality, art, and the impact of digital culture. Dive deep into mythology, religious beliefs, and the portrayal of powerful women in history, while exploring the significance of fine art across diverse cultures. Questioning religious texts and the representation of female deities, this episode offers a compelling exploration of diverse perspectives and...

On our latest episode, we have a lineup of three incredible creatives: Amir Bey, Grace Nkem, and Obinna Elechi. They will captivate you with their inspiring stories, starting from their birth cities to their childhood memories and early sources of inspiration. Brace yourself as we take down the artificial walls that confine creativity! Our journey begins in Port Harcourt Nigeria, Tver Russia, New York, and Ann Arbor Michigan, but it doesn't stop there. We explore the boundless world beyond these...

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, I sat down with Yuan Wang for an inspiring conversation. Yuan is a product designer in the tech industry, using design to make a positive impact on people's lives and our environment. She's worked in music publishing and now focuses on controlled environmental agriculture. We discussed her hometown Chengdu, fireworks, digital spaces, and how people have become unhinged. We also discussed the nostalgia of having relationships with local stores, the excitin...

Yes, yours truly is this week's guest. Not only is Ashwin Gopi back in the studio, he also took over hosting duties in order for me to appear as the guest. It was fun to be the guest and I'll be a guest again when I live-stream the 3rd year anniversary episode this Saturday. This conversation was the official beginning of the 3rd year anniversary celebration. I was expecting Ashwin to hit me with neighborhood questions only, however, Ashwin said nah, and hit me with more amazing questions. Rig...

Welcome to an episode with an artist extraordinaire. Shawn Hill was introduced to me by a fantastic friend of the podcast and guest, Ian Dorian. Shawn is an illustrator, digital creator, and amazing New Yorker. He is part of the Tokyo Bronx ACG team and you can contact him for custom work and commissions @ublincd on Instagram. The #C4Challenge is going on all month and I'm taking part in it, check out my episodes here www.c4challenge.com Happy Black History Month feel free to support by visiti...

Welcome to 2022, we begin the year with the illustrious and greatly talented Ian Dorian who is also a good friend. Ian is a must at any comics convention, just look for the PKMM Entertainment stand. Ian drops some of the best advice for a creative to kickstart the year. Check out both links below for more of Ian Dorian. Ian Dorian's work has been seen at Valiant, 20th Century Fox, Marvel Productions, and Capital One. Some samples are on our social media of his work & collaborations. Go to his we...

Archiebald Raphulu is a man from the art world, a curator, an art advisor, gallerist, and a dealer that taught what it means to be a cultural agent. Archie reminded me of some forgotten pleasant childhood memories too. Connect with Archiebald on Instagram for more of the culture @araphulu Subscribe for more content & bonus goodies https://www.whitelabelamerican.com Music by Infrared_Krypto #whitelabelamerican #culturalagent #venda #johannesburg #southcarolina #conversation #friends #trust #t...

Laudelina Martinez opened my eyes to the world of art in ways that haven't been done before, from her name to defining art, Nuyoricans, and life. Art is beyond everything that I had assumed it be, it is our life. Laudelina broke art down on a beautiful level, along with so much more in this fun episode and I can't wait to visit her gallery. I highly recommend checking it out and have posted the website below. I wish that I had Laudelina as my teacher earlier in life. Check out Martinez Gallery ...